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You'd expect, with a name like Elle Milano, a solo
songstress, who is going to wail on about this and
that, and generally be quite naff. You know, a Katie
Melua or Norah Jones who think they've got the "edge."
Well, you'll be happy to hear, they're a three-piece
exciting band who now call Brighton home.
The opening track, "Laughing All The Way
To The Plank," explodes out of nowhere (namely
silence if you've just put the CD in,) and instantly
blows your mind. I'm hard to impress, but crikey
Moses, this is brilliant.
The little write up tucked into the CD claims
the band make "angular, articulate, angry,
witty, and archly knowing guitar rock" music.
I thought this a little arrogant and far-fetched
upon first reading. Until I listened. It's oh
so true. The albums features sounds from every
element of the rock spectrum, although the pace
generally remains pretty high. An indie-pop blend
that makes you want to jump around like a loony
and do all kinds of unimaginable things that could
no doubt result in personal injury. It's music
like this that makes you want to be in a band.
It's really annoying when you have to write critically
about a seemingly flawless album, I won't lie.
But there's so much energy embedded within the
wonky unpredictable brilliance. This is just stunning.
A highlight track is "Curiosity Killed The
Popstar," featuring a mentally haunting introduction
that finds it's exciting pacey self just in time
before you hide behind the sofa for fear of being
eaten alive by some mysterious organism emanating
from your speakers. Another great is "I Know
It's Good But I'm Playing It Down," but to
be fair, they're all just fantastic. What a pleasure
the the ears. An audio orgasm, if you will.
5/5
Review by Thom |
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Adam M. Crisp
James Headley
Chloe Joanna |
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1. Laughing All The Way To The Plank
2. Meanwhile In Hollywood...
3. My Brother The Astronaut
4. Stepkids In Love
5. Carousels
6. Curiosity Killed The Popster
7. Katsuki And The Stilettoed Stranger
8. I Know Its Good But I'm Playing It Down
9. Nightclub Is Over
10. Wonderfully Wonderfull (All The Time)
11. This Is How It Ends
12. Swearing's For Art Students
13. Believe Your Own Hype Always |
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| Review
Score Code |
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- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
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What Was That? |
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